United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HR 6507 — DHS Grants Accountability Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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Homeland security organization · 6 U.S.C. ch. 1 5 sections
  • § 603 Homeland security grant programs Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 603

    The law today

    (a) Grants authorized The Secretary, through the Administrator, may award grants under sections 604, 605, and 609a of this title to State, local, and tribal governments. (b) Programs not affected This part shall not be construed to affect any of the following Federal programs: (1) Firefighter and other assistance programs authorized under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.). (2) Grants authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). (3) Emergency Management Performance Grants under the amendments made by title II of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. (4) Grants to protect critical infrastructure, including port security grants authorized under section 70107 of title 46 and the grants authorized under title 1 XIV and XV of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 [6 U.S.C. 1131 et seq., 1151 et seq.] and the amendments made by such titles. (5) The Metropolitan Medical Response System authorized under section 723 of this title. (6) The Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program authorized under subchapter XIII. (7) Grant programs other than those administered by the Department. (c) Relationship to other laws (1) In general The grant programs authorized under sections 604 and 605 of this title shall supercede all grant programs authorized under section 1014 of the USA PATRIOT Act (42 U.S.C. 3714).2 (2) Allocation The allocation of grants authorized under section 604 or 605 of this title shall be governed by the terms of this part and not by any other provision of law.

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  • § 608 Prioritization Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 608

    The law today

    (a) In general In allocating funds among States and high-risk urban areas applying for grants under section 604 or 605 of this title, the Administrator shall consider, for each State or high-risk urban area— (1) its relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism, including consideration of— (A) its population, including appropriate consideration of military, tourist, and commuter populations; (B) its population density; (C) its history of threats, including whether it has been the target of a prior act of terrorism; (D) its degree of threat, vulnerability, and consequences related to critical infrastructure (for all critical infrastructure sectors) or key resources identified by the Administrator or the State homeland security plan, including threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences related to critical infrastructure or key resources in nearby jurisdictions; (E) the most current threat assessments available to the Department; (F) whether the State has, or the high-risk urban area is located at or near, an international border; (G) whether it has a coastline bordering an ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico) or international waters; (H) its likely need to respond to acts of terrorism occurring in nearby jurisdictions; (I) the extent to which it has unmet target capabilities; (J) in the case of a high-risk urban area, the extent to which that high-risk urban area includes— (i) those incorporated municipalities, counties, parishes, and Indian tribes within the relevant eligible metropolitan area, the inclusion of which will enhance regional efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism; and (ii) other local and tribal governments in the surrounding area that are likely to be called upon to respond to acts of terrorism within the high-risk urban area; and (K) such other factors as are specified in writing by the Administrator; and (2) the anticipated effectiveness of the proposed use of the grant by the State or high-risk urban area in increasing the ability of that State or high-risk urban area to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism, to meet its target capabilities, and to otherwise reduce the overall risk to the high-risk urban area, the State, or the Nation. (b) Types of threat In assessing threat under this section, the Administrator shall consider the following types of threat to critical infrastructure sectors and to populations in all areas of the United States, urban and rural: (1) Biological. (2) Chemical. (3) Cyber. (4) Explosives. (5) Incendiary. (6) Nuclear. (7) Radiological. (8) Suicide bombers. (9) Such other types of threat determined relevant by the Administrator.

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  • § 609a Nonprofit Security Grant Program Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 609a

    The law today

    (a) Establishment There is established in the Department a program to be known as the “Nonprofit Security Grant Program” (in this section referred to as the “Program”). Under the Program, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator, shall make grants to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection (b), through the State in which such organizations are located, for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks or other threats. (b) Eligible recipients Eligible nonprofit organizations described in this subsection are organizations that are— (1) described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title; and (2) determined by the Secretary to be at risk of terrorist attacks or other threats. (c) Permitted uses (1) In general The recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant for any of the following uses: (A) Target hardening activities, including physical security enhancement equipment, inspection and screening systems, and alteration or remodeling of existing buildings or physical facilities. (B) Fees for security training relating to physical security and cybersecurity, target hardening, terrorism awareness, and employee awareness. (C) Facility security personnel costs. (D) Expenses directly related to the administration of the grant, except that those expenses may not exceed 5 percent of the amount of the grant. (E) Any other appropriate activity, including cybersecurity resilience activities, as determined by the Administrator. (2) Retention Each State through which a recipient receives a grant under this section may retain not more than 5 percent of each grant for expenses directly related to the administration of the grant. (3) Outreach and technical assistance (A) In general If the Administrator establishes target allocations in determining award amounts under the Program, a State may request a project to use a portion of the target allocation for outreach and technical assistance if the State does not receive enough eligible applications from nonprofit organizations located outside high-risk urban areas. (B) Priority Any outreach or technical assistance described in subparagraph (A) should prioritize underserved communities and nonprofit organizations that are traditionally underrepresented in the Program. (C) Parameters In determining grant guidelines under subsection (g), the Administrator may determine the parameters for outreach and technical assistance. (d) Period of performance The Administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than 36 months. (e) Report The Administrator shall annually for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028 submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report containing information on the following: (1) The expenditure by each grant recipient of grant funds made under this section. (2) The number of applications submitted by eligible nonprofit organizations to each State. (3) The number of applications submitted by each State to the Administrator. (4) The operations of the program office of the Program, including staffing resources and efforts with respect to subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (c)(1). (f) Administration Not later than 120 days after December 23, 2022, the Administrator shall ensure that within the Federal Emergency Management Agency a program office for the Program (in this subsection referred to as the “program office”) shall— (1) be headed by a senior official of the Agency; and (2) administer the Program (including, where appropriate, in coordination with States), including relating to— (A) outreach, engagement, education, and technical assistance and support to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection (b), with particular attention to those organizatio...

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  • § 611 Administration and coordination Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 611

    The law today

    (a) Regional coordination The Administrator shall ensure that— (1) all recipients of grants administered by the Department to prevent, prepare for, protect against, or respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters (excluding assistance provided under section 203, title IV, or title V of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 5170 et seq., and 5191 et seq.)) coordinate, as appropriate, their prevention, preparedness, and protection efforts with neighboring State, local, and tribal governments; and (2) all high-risk urban areas and other recipients of grants administered by the Department to prevent, prepare for, protect against, or respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters (excluding assistance provided under section 203, title IV, or title V of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 5170 et seq., and 5191 et seq.)) that include or substantially affect parts or all of more than 1 State coordinate, as appropriate, across State boundaries, including, where appropriate, through the use of regional working groups and requirements for regional plans. (b) Planning committees (1) In general Any State or high-risk urban area receiving a grant under section 604 or 605 of this title shall establish a State planning committee or urban area working group to assist in preparation and revision of the State, regional, or local homeland security plan or the threat and hazard identification and risk assessment, as the case may be, and to assist in determining effective funding priorities for grants under such sections. (2) Composition (A) In general The State planning committees and urban area working groups referred to in paragraph (1) shall include at least one representative from each of the following significant stakeholders: (i) Local or tribal government officials. (ii) Emergency response providers, which shall include representatives of the fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and emergency managers. (iii) Public health officials and other appropriate medical practitioners. (iv) Individuals representing educational institutions, including elementary schools, community colleges, and other institutions of higher education. (v) State and regional interoperable communications coordinators, as appropriate. (vi) State and major urban area fusion centers, as appropriate. (B) Geographic representation The members of the State planning committee or urban area working group, as the case may be, shall be a representative group of individuals from the counties, cities, towns, and Indian tribes within the State or high-risk urban area, including, as appropriate, representatives of rural, high-population, and high-threat jurisdictions. (3) Existing planning committees Nothing in this subsection may be construed to require that any State or high-risk urban area create a State planning committee or urban area working group, as the case may be, if that State or high-risk urban area has established and uses a multijurisdictional planning committee or commission that meets the requirements of this subsection. (c) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that, in order to ensure that the Nation is most effectively able to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters— (1) the Department should administer a coherent and coordinated system of both terrorism-focused and all-hazards grants; (2) there should be a continuing and appropriate balance between funding for terrorism-focused and all-hazards preparedness, as reflected in the authorizations of appropriations for grants under the amendments made by titles I and II, as applicable, of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; and (3) with respect to terrorism-focused grants, it is necessary to ensure...

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  • § 612 Accountability Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 612

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    (a) Audits of grant programs (1) Compliance requirements (A) Audit requirement Each recipient of a grant administered by the Department that expends not less than $500,000 in Federal funds during its fiscal year shall submit to the Administrator a copy of the organization-wide financial and compliance audit report required under chapter 75 of title 31. (B) Access to information The Department and each recipient of a grant administered by the Department shall provide the Comptroller General and any officer or employee of the Government Accountability Office with full access to information regarding the activities carried out related to any grant administered by the Department. (C) Improper payments Consistent with subchapter IV of chapter 33 of title 31, for each of the grant programs under sections 604 and 605 of this title and section 762 of this title, the Administrator shall specify policies and procedures for— (i) identifying activities funded under any such grant program that are susceptible to significant improper payments; and (ii) reporting any improper payments to the Department. (2) Agency program review (A) In general Not less than once every 2 years, the Administrator shall conduct, for each State and high-risk urban area receiving a grant administered by the Department, a programmatic and financial review of all grants awarded by the Department to prevent, prepare for, protect against, or respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters, excluding assistance provided under section 203, title IV, or title V of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5133, 5170 et seq., and 5191 et seq.). (B) Contents Each review under subparagraph (A) shall, at a minimum, examine— (i) whether the funds awarded were used in accordance with the law, program guidance, and State homeland security plans or other applicable plans; and (ii) the extent to which funds awarded enhanced the ability of a grantee to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. (C) Authorization of appropriations In addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator for reviews under this paragraph— (i) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010; and (ii) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2011, and each fiscal year thereafter. (3) Performance assessment In order to ensure that States and high-risk urban areas are using grants administered by the Department appropriately to meet target capabilities and preparedness priorities, the Administrator shall— (A) ensure that any such State or high-risk urban area conducts or participates in exercises under section 748(b) of this title; (B) use performance metrics in accordance with the comprehensive assessment system under section 749 of this title and ensure that any such State or high-risk urban area regularly tests its progress against such metrics through the exercises required under subparagraph (A); (C) use the remedial action management program under section 750 of this title; and (D) ensure that each State receiving a grant administered by the Department submits a report to the Administrator on its level of preparedness, as required by section 752(c) of this title. (4) Consideration of assessments In conducting program reviews and performance audits under paragraph (2), the Administrator and the Inspector General of the Department shall take into account the performance assessment elements required under paragraph (3). (5) Recovery audits The Administrator shall conduct a recovery audit under section 3352(i) of title 31 for any grant administered by the Department with a total value of not less than $1,000,000, if the Administrator finds that— (A) a financial audit has identified improper payments that can be recouped; and (B) it is cost effective to condu...

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Transportation security · 6 U.S.C. ch. 4 3 sections
  • § 1135 Public transportation security assistance Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 1135

    The law today

    (a) Security assistance program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a program for making grants to eligible public transportation agencies for security improvements described in subsection (b). (2) Eligibility A public transportation agency is eligible for a grant under this section if the Secretary has performed a security assessment or the agency has developed a security plan under section 1134 of this title. Grant funds shall only be awarded for permissible uses under subsection (b) to— (A) address items included in a security assessment; or (B) further a security plan. (b) Uses of funds A recipient of a grant under subsection (a) shall use the grant funds for one or more of the following: (1) Capital uses of funds, including— (A) tunnel protection systems; (B) perimeter protection systems, including access control, installation of improved lighting, fencing, and barricades; (C) redundant critical operations control systems; (D) chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection systems, including the acquisition of canines used for such detection; (E) surveillance equipment; (F) communications equipment, including mobile service equipment to provide access to wireless Enhanced 911 (E911) emergency services in an underground fixed guideway system; (G) emergency response equipment, including personal protective equipment; (H) fire suppression and decontamination equipment; (I) global positioning or tracking and recovery equipment, and other automated-vehicle-locator-type system equipment; (J) evacuation improvements; (K) purchase and placement of bomb-resistant trash cans throughout public transportation facilities, including subway exits, entrances, and tunnels; (L) capital costs associated with security awareness, security preparedness, and security response training, including training under section 1137 of this title and exercises under section 1136 of this title; (M) security improvements for public transportation systems, including extensions thereto, in final design or under construction; (N) security improvements for stations and other public transportation infrastructure, including stations and other public transportation infrastructure owned by State or local governments; and (O) other capital security improvements determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Operating uses of funds, including— (A) security training and associated backfill, including training under section 1137 of this title and training developed by institutions of higher education and by nonprofit employee labor organizations, for public transportation employees, including frontline employees; (B) live or simulated exercises under section 1136 of this title; (C) public awareness campaigns for enhanced public transportation security; (D) canine patrols for chemical, radiological, biological, or explosives detection; (E) development of security plans under section 1134 of this title; (F) overtime reimbursement including reimbursement of State, local, and tribal governments, for costs for enhanced security personnel during significant national and international public events; (G) operational costs, including reimbursement of State, local, and tribal governments for costs for personnel assigned to full-time or part-time security or counterterrorism duties related to public transportation, provided that this expense totals no more than 10 percent of the total grant funds received by a public transportation agency in any 1 year; and (H) other operational security costs determined appropriate by the Secretary, excluding routine, ongoing personnel costs, other than those set forth in this section. (c) Department of Homeland Security responsibilities In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) determine the requirements for recipients of grants under this section, including application requirements; (2) pursuant to subsection (a)(2), select the recipients of grants based solely on risk; and (3) p...

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  • § 1163 Railroad security assistance Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 1163

    The law today

    (a) Security improvement grants (1) The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and other appropriate agencies or officials, is authorized to make grants to railroad carriers, the Alaska Railroad, security-sensitive materials offerors who ship by railroad, owners of railroad cars used in the transportation of security-sensitive materials, State and local governments (for railroad passenger facilities and infrastructure not owned by Amtrak), and Amtrak for intercity passenger railroad and freight railroad security improvements described in subsection (b) as approved by the Secretary. (2) A railroad carrier is eligible for a grant under this section if the carrier has completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan that the Secretary has approved in accordance with section 1162 of this title. (3) A recipient of a grant under this section may use grant funds only for permissible uses under subsection (b) to further a railroad security plan that meets the requirements of paragraph (2). (4) Notwithstanding the requirement for eligibility and uses of funds in paragraphs (2) and (3), a railroad carrier is eligible for a grant under this section if the applicant uses the funds solely for the development of assessments or security plans under section 1162 of this title. (5) Notwithstanding the requirements for eligibility and uses of funds in paragraphs (2) and (3), prior to the earlier of 1 year after the date of issuance of final regulations requiring vulnerability assessments and security plans under section 1162 of this title or 3 years after August 3, 2007, the Secretary may award grants under this section for rail security improvements listed under subsection (b) based upon railroad carrier vulnerability assessments and security plans that the Secretary determines are sufficient for the purposes of this section but have not been approved by the Secretary in accordance with section 1162 of this title. (b) Uses of funds A recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant funds for one or more of the following: (1) Security and redundancy for critical communications, computer, and train control systems essential for secure railroad operations, including communications interoperability where appropriate with relevant outside agencies and entities. (2) Accommodation of railroad cargo or passenger security inspection facilities, related infrastructure, and operations at or near United States international borders or other ports of entry. (3) The security of security-sensitive materials transportation by railroad. (4) Chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection, including canine patrols for such detection. (5) The security and preparedness of intercity passenger railroad stations, trains, and infrastructure, including security capital improvement projects that the Secretary determines enhance railroad station security. (6) Technologies to reduce the vulnerabilities of railroad cars, including structural modification of railroad cars transporting security-sensitive materials to improve their resistance to acts of terrorism. (7) The sharing of intelligence and information about security threats and preparedness, including connectivity to the National Terrorist Screening Center. (8) To obtain train tracking and communications equipment, including equipment that is interoperable with Federal, State, and local agencies and tribal governments. (9) To hire, train, and employ police, security, and preparedness officers, including canine units, assigned to full-time security or counterterrorism duties related to railroad transportation. (10) Overtime reimbursement, including reimbursement of State, local, and tribal governments for costs, for enhanced security personnel assigned to duties related to railroad security during periods of high or severe threat levels and National Special Security Events or other periods of heightened security as de...

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  • § 1182 Over-the-road bus security assistance Amends

    6 U.S.C. § 1182

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    (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a program for making grants to eligible private operators providing transportation by an over-the-road bus for security improvements described in subsection (b). (b) Uses of funds A recipient of a grant received under subsection (a) shall use the grant funds for one or more of the following: (1) Constructing and modifying terminals, garages, and facilities, including terminals and other over-the-road bus facilities owned by State or local governments, to increase their security. (2) Modifying over-the-road buses to increase their security. (3) Protecting or isolating the driver of an over-the-road bus. (4) Acquiring, upgrading, installing, or operating equipment, software, or accessorial services for collection, storage, or exchange of passenger and driver information through ticketing systems or other means and for information links with government agencies, for security purposes. (5) Installing cameras and video surveillance equipment on over-the-road buses and at terminals, garages, and over-the-road bus facilities. (6) Establishing and improving an emergency communications system linking drivers and over-the-road buses to the recipient’s operations center or linking the operations center to law enforcement and emergency personnel. (7) Implementing and operating passenger screening programs for weapons and explosives. (8) Public awareness campaigns for enhanced over-the-road bus security. (9) Operating and capital costs associated with over-the-road bus security awareness, preparedness, and response training, including training under section 1184 of this title and training developed by institutions of higher education and by nonprofit employee labor organizations, for over-the-road bus employees, including frontline employees. (10) Chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive detection, including canine patrols for such detection. (11) Overtime reimbursement, including reimbursement of State, local, and tribal governments for costs, for enhanced security personnel assigned to duties related to over-the-road bus security during periods of high or severe threat levels, National Special Security Events, or other periods of heightened security as determined by the Secretary. (12) Live or simulated exercises, including those described in section 1183 of this title. (13) Operational costs to hire, train, and employ police and security officers, including canine units, assigned to full-time security or counterterrorism duties related to over-the-road bus transportation, including reimbursement of State, local, and tribal government costs for such personnel. (14) Development of assessments or security plans under section 1181 of this title. (15) Such other improvements as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Due consideration In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize grant funding based on security risks to bus passengers and the ability of a project to reduce, or enhance response to, that risk, and shall not penalize private operators of over-the-road buses that have taken measures to enhance over-the-road bus transportation security prior to September 11, 2001. (d) Department of Homeland Security responsibilities In carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) determine the requirements for recipients of grants under this section, including application requirements; (2) select grant recipients; (3) award the funds authorized by this section based on risk, as identified by the plans required under section 1181 of this title or assessment or plan described in subsection (f)(2); and (4) pursuant to subsection (c), establish priorities for the use of funds for grant recipients. (e) Distribution of grants Not later than 90 days after August 3, 2007, the Secretary and the Secretary of Transportation shall determine the most effective and efficient way to distribute grant funds to the recipients of grants determined by t...

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Port security · 46 U.S.C. ch. 701 1 section
  • § 70107 Grants Amends

    46 U.S.C. § 70107

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    (a) In General.— The Secretary shall establish a grant program for the allocation of funds based on risk to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to provide port security services and to train public safety personnel under section 70132 of this title. Before awarding a grant under the program, the Secretary shall provide for review and comment by the appropriate Federal Maritime Security Coordinators and the Maritime Administrator. In administering the grant program, the Secretary shall take into account national economic, energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk assessments available. (b) Eligible Costs.— The following costs of funding the correction of Coast Guard identified vulnerabilities in port security and ensuring compliance with Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans are eligible to be funded: (1) Salary, benefits, overtime compensation, retirement contributions, and other costs of additional Coast Guard mandated security personnel. (2) The cost of acquisition, operation, and maintenance of security equipment or facilities to be used for security monitoring and recording, security gates and fencing, marine barriers for designated security zones, security-related lighting systems, remote surveillance, concealed video systems, security vessels, and other security-related infrastructure or equipment that contributes to the overall security of passengers, cargo, or crewmembers. Grants awarded under this section may not be used to construct buildings or other physical facilities, except those which are constructed under terms and conditions consistent with the requirements under section 611(j)(8) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196(j)(8)), including those facilities in support of this paragraph, and specifically approved by the Secretary. Costs eligible for funding under this paragraph may not exceed the greater of— (A) $1,000,000 per project; or (B) such greater amount as may be approved by the Secretary, which may not exceed 10 percent of the total amount of the grant. (3) The cost of screening equipment, including equipment that detects weapons of mass destruction and conventional explosives, and of testing and evaluating such equipment, to certify secure systems of transportation. (4) The cost of conducting vulnerability assessments to evaluate and make recommendations with respect to security. (5) The cost of conducting exercises or training for prevention and detection of, preparedness for, response to, or recovery from terrorist attacks. (6) The cost of establishing or enhancing mechanisms for sharing terrorism threat information and ensuring that the mechanisms are interoperable with Federal, State, and local agencies. (7) The cost of equipment (including software) required to receive, transmit, handle, and store classified information. (8) The cost of training public safety personnel— (A) to enforce a security zone under section 70132 of this title; or (B) assist in the enforcement of a security zone. (c) Matching Requirements.— (1) 75-percent federal funding.— Except as provided in paragraph (2), Federal funds for any eligible project under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such project. (2) Exceptions.— (A) Small projects.— There are no matching requirements for grants under subsection (a) for projects costing not more than $25,000. (B) Higher level of support required.— If the Secretary determines that a proposed project merits support and cannot be undertaken without a higher rate of Federal support, then the Secretary may approve grants under this section with a matching requirement other than that specified in paragraph (1). (C) Training.— There are no matching requirements for grants under subsection (a) to train public safety pe...

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates annual grant awards, introduces new transparency requirements for funding allocations, and establishes deadlines for grant application processes.

  • 6 U.S.C. 603

    may → shall not less frequently than annually

    The administrator is now required to award grants at least annually instead of having the discretion.

  • 6 U.S.C. 608

    consider → allocate such funds to each such State or area on the basis of

    Funds must be allocated based on specified criteria rather than at the discretion of the administrator.

  • 6 U.S.C. 608

    writing by the Administrator → an annual notification the Administrator submits to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate before the issuance of the notice of funding opportunity applicable to the allocation at issue

    The method of notifying Congress about the factors for fund allocation has been changed to an annual notification.

  • 6 U.S.C. 611

    designated as subsection (c) as subsection (e) → by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsections: (c) Deadlines and Application Periods.--For each notice of funding opportunity for a grant program under a specified section, the Administrator shall carry out the following: (1) Make such notice publicly available in accordance with the deadlines, if any, specified in the applicable appropriations Act, but if no such deadline is so specified, make such notice publicly available not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of such Act. (2) Allow each eligible recipient under such grant program not fewer than 30 days after such notice is made publicly available to submit an application with respect to such grant program.

    New deadlines and application periods for grant program notices are established to enhance transparency.

  • 6 U.S.C. 612

    the information required under subparagraph (A) shall be provided not fewer than 30 days before any notice of funding opportunity or other program guidance relating to any such grant. → Deadline.--With respect to any fiscal year for which the Department intends to make a grant or administers a grant, the information required under subparagraph (A) shall be provided not fewer than 30 days before any notice of funding opportunity or other program guidance relating to any such grant.

    The timeline for providing essential grant information has been clarified and formalized.

  • 6 U.S.C. 609a

    subsection (d) → by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (d) through (h), respectively

    Structural changes to the subsection numbers for better organization of the text.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

  8. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  9. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 6507?
HR 6507 is sponsored by Kennedy, Timothy M. (Democratic), Thompson, Bennie G. (Democratic), and Case, Ed (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 6507?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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